G19 or G23...That is the question.

This is a discussion on G19 or G23...That is the question. within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Originally Posted by Fausty
23. no brainer. then just buy one of these:
Storm Lake Barrels GLOCK 23 9mm Conversion Barrel, 4.02", Stainless
Or just ...

I can get 9mm ammo delivered to my door for about $200 per case. Why would I want to convert to higher-priced, harder-to-find alternatives which do essentially the same job?

Because for me, a 9mm Luger won't roll up a coyote at 65 yds. (I've tried)--and the 357 will, and I wouldn't feel very good about even attempting it on a big hog fixing to eat me. MN has lots of open spaces where those 50-75 yds shots might be handy. Options--that was the point. I use the 9mm for target practice and playin' around, but when I'm out in the field, 60 miles from another human, I'm carrying the Glock 32. I like the options it presents. But everyone has different needs and wants. That's why they make different models.

I'll have to say I like the 19. I just love the 9mm cartridge. I grew up shooting my grandpa's lugers and I fell in love with the 9mm after hitting combat accurate at 150 yards with his luger navy with pop up sights but stock and drum mag. (Full auto converted when he flew f-105's in Nam) With the 19 I can hit a silhouette at 100 almost every time. I read somewhere where an ex FBI agent said the same thing but even better with his 23. He said he shoots it more
accurate than anything else he's shot.
Any ways my girlfriends dad has the 23 and I've shot it plenty and it's great. I'd rather go with the 32 (3570 and put a 40 or 9mm barrel in for 150
bucks. TonyDTrigger is on the same page as me get you a 10mm then you can shoot 9x25 dillon, 40, 9, and 357. (correct me if I am wrong)